Tips to open ARCINFO file
Can't open the ARCINFO file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open ARCINFO files as well as a list of programs that support ARCINFO files.
ARCINFO file extension
| File Name |
ArcInfo Info |
| File Developer |
Esri |
| File Category |
GIS Files |
The ARCINFO file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the ARCINFO files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the ARCINFO file on each system platform.
What is ARCINFO file?
The file with the extension ARCINFO is the GIS Files file type. The creator of this file is Esri. In addition to this file, the GIS Files category includes 255 related files. ArcInfo Info is supported by 1 operating systems. These systems consist of Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. The main program that supports this format is ArcInfo. This was created by Esri. There are also 1 alternative programs to handle the ARCINFO file. You can use ERDAS IMAGINE in case ArcInfo cannot be used.
How to open ARCINFO file?
The main problem with ArcInfo Info is that the ARCINFO file is incorrectly associated with programs. Thus, when you open ARCINFO, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the ARCINFO file icon you want to open. If the operating system has an appropriate application to support it and there is also an association between the file and the program, the file should be opened.
Step 1. Install ArcInfo
The first step is to check if the computer has the ArcInfo program installed. To do this, enter the name ArcInfo into the system search engine. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file ARCINFO with ArcInfo. Below you will find a list of applications that support ARCINFO files.
Programs to open ARCINFO file
Remember to download programs supporting ARCINFO files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of ArcInfo with ARCINFO files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the ARCINFO file to open in the ArcInfo application, but you can set it manually. The association can be created using the drop-down list available by right-clicking on the file and selecting Properties. The window will show, among other things, the type of the file and the information by which the program is used to launch the file. Using the "Change" button we can select the desired program. If there is no software on the list, simply select "Browse" and manually select the directory where the application is installed. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the ARCINFO file with the ArcInfo program.
Step 3. Update ArcInfo to the latest version
If, however, after binding ArcInfo with ArcInfo Info there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. In this case, use the Esri website or update the program from the application.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the ARCINFO file
Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:
The ARCINFO file may be unusually small compared to the original file. Usually this applies to ARCINFO files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the ARCINFO file that we want to open. Sometimes virus-infected ARCINFO files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the ARCINFO file. Help should be sought from the software developer, as they usually recommend using free file converters or installing an older version of the program.
There can be many reasons for the failure. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged ARCINFO files. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact Esri
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted file ARCINFO except for the special designation, works normally, but only on the device where it was encrypted, before transferring it to another machine, decryption is required.
Some operating systems do not allow file operations in certain locations, eg in system directories or directly on the system drive. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. It is best to move ARCINFO to a different directory.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Closing other programs should help. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file ARCINFO to close. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the ARCINFO file for a certain period of time. If nothing helps, please reset the device.
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